I consistently freeze when asked to prioritize features under time constraints. Heard about databases breaking down how veterans balance metrics, users, and business needs, but I don’t know where to start implementing these insights. What specific techniques have helped you make faster, more defensible decisions during live case interviews?
‘prioritization techniques’ are just mental gymnastics to hide that nobody knows the right answer. real talk: flip a coin and defend it passionately. interviewers care more about your justification stamina than actual priorities.
i use the rice scoring method but it takes too long. any quicker hacks?? maybe a 2x2 matrix or something? need to shave 5 mins off my process
Develop a 3-tier decision filter: 1) Immediate business impact (revenue/retention) 2) Implementation feasibility 3) Strategic alignment. For time-constrained answers, focus solely on tier 1. Example: When Uber asks about feature priorities, emphasize driver retention metrics over nice-to-have UX improvements during crunch times.
Analysis of 50+ successful cases shows top performers spend max 90s on initial prioritization using: - Impact/effort ratio (70% weight) - Stakeholder alignment (20%) - Quick validation potential (10%). Recommended template: ‘Given [constraints], I’m weighing X over Y because [data point] suggests 3x faster implementation with comparable impact.’